Due to a lack of password protection or authentication mechanisms in some of these systems, anyone within bluetooth range can ...

Reports suggest that the flaw lies in certain Bluetooth-enabled battery systems that allow nearby users to connect and shut down the vehicle without permission.

Scientists built a stretchable battery powered by air moisture, with a self-destruct kill switch for IoT devices.

A new prank in India involves people using an app called BAT-BMS to remotely disable e-rickshaws mid-ride via Bluetooth, leading to confusion and potential danger for drivers and passengers.

A viral prank on Indian roads has opened a serious question for the country’s electric mobility push: can a low-cost EV be brought to a halt by a stranger standing nearby with a smartphone?

In a test conducted by Hindustan Times with a driver's consent, an e-rickshaw was switched off remotely and could only be ...

Individuals or pranksters remotely disabling e-rickshaws via the unsecured Bluetooth app present an immediate risk to ...

The government has directed Google and Apple to remove seven EV battery management apps after they were allegedly misused to ...